wealth

noun

ˈwelth How to pronounce wealth (audio)
 also  ˈweltth
1
: abundance of valuable material possessions or resources
2
: abundant supply : profusion
3
a
: all property that has a money value or an exchangeable value
b
: all material objects that have economic utility
especially : the stock of useful goods having economic value in existence at any one time
national wealth
4
obsolete : weal, welfare

Examples of wealth in a Sentence

a nation that has acquired great wealth someone whose sole goal is the accumulation of wealth Her personal wealth is estimated to be around $10 billion. What percentage of the national wealth is spent on health care? I was impressed by the wealth of choices. Libraries offer a wealth of information.
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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025 There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450). Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 July 2025 Like countless Black Americans, the Houstons lost out on a chance to create generational wealth for their children. Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 19 July 2025 The band, which formed nearly 40 years ago, has a wealth of material to choose from over their 14 albums together. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for wealth

Word History

Etymology

Middle English welthe, from wele weal

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Time Traveler
The first known use of wealth was in the 13th century

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“Wealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wealth. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

wealth

noun
1
: a great amount of money or possessions : affluence
2
: a large amount or number : profusion
a wealth of detail

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